IC59 and IC63

IC59 and IC63 - Nebulae in Cassiopeia

Description: IC59 and IC63 in Cassiopeia. Note, this was shot through forest fire smoke! The glow around 3rd magnitude Gamma Cass is due to this smoke, not to nebulosity. Camera: SBIG ST-8XE at -20C Filter: Schuler 10nm Hydrogen Alpha Scope: Takahashi FSQ-106N Exposure: 10 x 20 minutes, sigma rejected. Location: near Cayley, Ab. Date: August 20, 2006